​You will no doubt have seen/heard official announcements about the continuation of grassroots sport through lockdown.  Netball training and games will be suspended, both indoor and outdoor, and at all age groups from and including 5th November to 2 December.

This is really tragic and we know you will all be disappointed. The club is really grateful to all those volunteers who have worked so hard behind the scenes to make it safe to return in the first place.  You have done a wonderful job and we know you will do it again as and when we need to.  Thank you.

We will be looking closely at the fees you have paid and how we can best make sure that you are either reimbursed in some way for sessions lost or if we can make them up later when we are back training.  We will not make a decision on this until after this initial period of lockdown.  

So - keep up your fitness, keep up your ball and wall wherever you can find the space. Shooters - keep putting up the shots! Keep in touch with your groups - whatsapp is great for this.  Stay positive. Stay safe.  

We will be in touch.

Lisa Fox
Club Chair

At last things have settled a bit and there seems some security to training times and match schedules are being confirmed. Everyone is enjoying being back on court and there are lots of happy faces. 

PERFORMANCE
The U14s had their first competitive (friendly) match of the season against Hull Diamonds three weeks ago. They played 6 x 10 minutes resulting in a draw of 45:45 it was amazing to be back on court in the black and blue. 

Many thanks to ENA for creating a junior league running from Lightcliffe Academy in Halifax to give our athletes the opportunity to return to competition. Parents were delighted to be able to view live streaming of some matches this weekend. Our thanks go to Mark Boocock working on behalf of ENA for creating the league and facilitating the filming. 

U16A have had two wins from two in the ENA league beating Bells significantly 57-1 in the first game and this week saw them up against tough opposition in the form of our own U16B team, a proper ding dong match with both sides providing some quality netball, the final score was 24-16. 
Last week the U16B team had a great run out, winning 32-8 over a mixed opposition team in place of Oaksway who withdrew from the league last minute. 

The U14A team won their first ENA league match 46:2 against Birkenshaw Bells B team. Lovely just to see so many happy faces on court.  The U14As conquered for a second time this week in an astounding 36-9  win over Grangetown. 
Well done to both the U14 LANC B and C teams who played each other a week ago. The girls took some time to adjust to the new umpiring rules but it is all a learning curve. The final score was 17-9 to the B team. 

Brilliant play by the LANC U14B team who secured a solid victory against Birkenshaw Bells on Sunday, final score was 37-0. Defensive play by all the athletes was magnificent. 
LANC U14C played a tough match against Diamonds this Sunday we won the last quarter 5-3 but lost the overall game 31-13. A big credit to our girls who showed determination, resilience and kept battling on until that final whistle blew! ​

What Leeds Athletic Netball Club has achieved over the last few months is unbelievable – 14 teams back training and playing in COVID secure environments, girls doing what they love with friends. The physical and mental benefits to our children of what has been achieved by a group of volunteers is unmeasurable.

We now need your help..

Leeds Athletic are hoping to raise £2000 from a crowd funding page to keep us going through the 2020/21 season, unbelievably the money we raise at the moment could be matched by Sport England giving us £4000 to put towards Covid expenses and club development.

We need prizes/rewards to put on the crowd funding page, the idea being that people pledge money for the prizes.

If you are in a position to offer services, kit, signed netball stuff, discount from a product or service please contact our fund raising manager Sarah Gould mailto:sarah@monsterpetsupplies.co.uk.

The motivation is to raise money for our club, but it can also benefit the provider through advertising and gaining new customers. See below for an example of a similar scheme, it may give you ideas for a way in that you or a friend, relative, neighbour or colleague may wish to donate. 
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/coventrians-rfc
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It is hoped the crowd funding page will be up and running on Monday so please be inspired quickly. Additions to the page can be made after the page has been initiated so don’t worry if the deadline is too soon new items can be added as we go along. 

“Show your support to keep us on court”

As we navigate through these unusual time’s we wanted to remind you that whilst we want our athletes to partake in as many training sessions and matches as possible, we need everyone to remember that health and safety comes first.

With that in mind if there are any instances in your household or school bubbles you must abide by the rules and stay away.  We know how keen you are to be involved but you’ll be back before you know it and we look forward to seeing you when you return. This way we can keep everyone safe and play our part as a club and community.

If you have any doubt about whether you should or shouldn’t attend please contact one of your age group Team Covid Officer who will advise you.

These are your Team Covid Officers, your team admin will shortly send out their contact details. 

U11 Sunday
Natasha Luther-Jones
Lexy Johnson

U11 Tuesday
Vanessa Webber
Esther Strudwick

Under 12
Keith Mortis
Charlene Lyons

Under 14
Alison Young
Ruth Glennan
Sarah Gould (product supply)

Under 14 Wednesday
Sarah Samuel

Under 16
Kathryn Bedford
Abi Bentley

Seniors
Lisa Gorton
Sarah Lockett

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticne

​Well it wasn’t without a few problems but we are back training. It was great to see so many smiling faces. 

TRAINING
Training sessions are all up and running now. Some times will change depending on the current Covid situation. Hopefully more venues will open and normal training times will resume. 

VENUES
Many teams and leagues are struggling to find places to set up their netball provision. We are extremely fortunate not only to have all our teams training but to have secured indoor facilities. Please continue to respect the rules in place to keep yourselves safe and respect the venue protocols. 

FEES
Leeds Athletic fees are now overdue, please ensure you have paid them directly into our bank account -

• NatWest
• Sort Code - 54-21-60
• Account number - 31872190

All deposits need the athletes name or a dedicated reference. 

​Hello new members and welcome back all athletes and supporters to Leeds Athletic Netball Club. 
 
TRIALS
Our trials season is coming to an end, just the late trialists to be seen and round it all off. The selectors were impressed with the talented athletes at trials and are looking forward to challenges the new season will bring. Hopefully on court and not at the sanitising station. 
 
TRAINING
Currently our training venues are adapting to new legislation and are not fully operational. So training may change week to week inside, outside, time and venue, although every attempt will be made to stick to the same day. Training times for September will be announced at the weekend. 
Please check with your team admin if you are unsure of training information.  As soon as permanent training venues, times and coaches are confirmed, notifications will be made by e-mail and the google calendar will be populated with as much information as we have available to us. 

Well it’s been so long since there was any LANC news to report, but here goes!

TRAINING 5:1
From 22nd June the intention is to resume some form of training the coaches are working hard to find suitable safe venues. 5 players to 1 coach in various venues, grouping will be difficult so please bear with us selection may be based on your location  or court position.  Your coach will send an e mail informing you about each session as the time and venues may vary week to week.  Let the coach know immediately if you cannot attend 
Please see the attached Covid 19 policies for players, parents and coaches, plus guidelines on hand washing. Everyone has a responsibility to read these and abide by the guidelines to ensure sport can continue to be delivered. 
Main pointers

• Athletes need their own sanitised netball. 
• Good hand hygiene must be observed. 
• Phones should only be used during or after netball practise after using sanitiser. 
• Stay 2m from others. 
• Use any one way system correctly. 

DISNEY
Sadly the Disney trip was cancelled however Sport Experience have eventually returned our money. Parents should be contacting Mark Boocock to obtain their refund. Many thanks to Fiona Bertenshaw, Catriona Astbury, Carmel Bell and Alison Young for their help with this painful process. 

NATIONALS
England netball are still intending to run the National clubs competition U14 on 29th and 30th August In Newcastle and U16 on 22nd and 23rd August in Redbridge. For us to be in contention for this competition athletes need to be maintaining fitness, attend all 5:1 sessions available to them and moving forward attend squad training in July and August once Government guidelines allow. 

The Regional qualification round was not complete on lockdown with only 5/9 matches completed. There are arrangements in place to determine which teams qualify for National Finals.   

If full netball training resumes before 19th June the matches will be  completed over a three week period 11-25th July. 
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If full training is resumed after 19th June but before 29th June then a tournament will be held on 18th and 19th July to determine first and second placing. 

If the tournament can’t go ahead because training does not return until after 29th June the placings will be decided on average league points for the unplaced matches. At present both our teams are well placed to qualify. 

Please U14 and U16 athletes ensure that you are available for those essential competition dates. 

FUND RAISING
Well done to Sarah Gould one of our fund raisers who raised £280 from her Waitrose green token bid. Thank you Sarah. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Best wishes to all our club members and your loved ones, we hope you are looking after one another and staying safe. Thank you to anyone who is a key worker helping our community to fight this pandemic. 

TRIALS
Sadly our trials will have to be postponed until September, dependent on advise from the Government, England Netball and local advisory groups. 
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Information about new dates will be sent out by e mail, posted on the Facebook page and the details and application forms will be on our website. 

AWARDS
Unfortunately the awards night has been cancelled, although it is hoped that there will be some celebration of the 2019/20 season in some form or another in the future if this is possible. 

Having said that the coaches are still keen to recognise the players of the season, most improved players of the season and coaches special awards for each team. 

The coaches are busy selecting the athletes and the trophies are being ordered. Look out on Facebook to find out who has been awarded a trophy. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Coronovirus is affecting our game as it is so many other sports, activities and ways of life. Hoping members of our community stay safe and well. 

PERFORMANCE
Mid week our Netball Nights team had a good win 35-20 against league leaders Leeds Tigers, the best win so far against this strong consistent team. 
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Our West Yorkshire Seniors pulled off a super win against Calderdale on Saturday. A close run battle resulting in a 42-34 win for our girls, including exposure for several juniors into senior West Yorkshire netball. 

The Prem team and Senior Regional did not have a game this Sunday but our Northern girls were out in force. They had a storming win against Silver swifts the final score was 50-27. 

Our U16B continue to win and remain top of their West Yorkshire League. This week their opposition was Yorkshire Terriers who gave them some good competition despite the convincing score line. Leeds Athletic took the match 41-16. 

In the U14 West Yorkshire League our girls lost 19-37 against a strong Birkenshaw Belles team. 
In the U12 second division our U12 D's played Yorkshire Terriers 2.  It was a close first half, with Yorkshire Terriers being up 2-3.  Then with great interceptions and super team work our girls came out on top, final score 13 - 5.  
The Hi5 team had another great game winning 34-1 against Calderdale. There is no stopping these superstars. 

FRIENDLIES
The U12s had friendlies at Gateways, against Grangetown on Sunday. 
The U12 B team played exceptionally well and had a great 33-9 win. It was a fantastic match for the U12 A’s against a classy Grangetown A team. The result was a loss 25-10 but our team showed lots of character and resilience.

A superb afternoon of netball on Sunday at The Edge, with the opportunity to see game play from Tameside, Oldham, Huddersfield Giants and Hatfield U16s as well as our U14 team in action against Hatfield and Oldham. Narrow losses in both matches for our U14s but two great testing games against strong opposition. 

CONGRATULATIONS
Great news, one of our U17 players Eva Locket has passed her C award umpiring test. A lengthy process involving a day course, a theory test, lots of practise, pre assessment and final practical test. Thanks to Julie Smith who mentored Eva throughout. Well done Eva. 

CORONOVIRUS 
Advice today is for netball players to be washing bibs and balls after each use. Remember to wash your hands before and after the game. 
Wash your hands as often as possible for 20 seconds. 
Watch out for changes in advice, fixtures and training which will be dependent on England Netball and Public Health Guidance. 

ADMIN MEETING
There will be a team admin meeting on Thursday 19th March 6.30am in the drama studio at GSAL. 

TRAINING KIT
Please remember as a performance netball club it is expected that athletes attend training in the correct training kit. Black loose shorts or leggings and black or LANC blue t shirt or vest. Sweatshirts must be LANC black or blue or from Nationals. 

DISNEY
Disney have closed the Paris resort until the 28th March so at present those athletes travelling to Disney in theory are still due to go. However, in reality it is likely that this period will be extended or travel to France will be restricted and insurance will pay out. At the moment it is advised that we wait for further developments so that our insurance will be triggered. Should we cancel now money will not be returned in full and insurance will not cover the cost. Should any major decisions need to be made parents will be invited to contribute to the group response. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC